Burger Takes Four, Nawaz's Half-Century Lifts Pakistan to 269
South African pacer Nandre Burger claimed four wickets, while Mohammad Nawaz's determined half-century helped Pakistan reach a competitive total.
Match Summary
FAISALABAD: Choosing to bat first at Iqbal Stadium, Pakistan posted 269 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs despite a rocky start.
Early Setback for Pakistan
South Africa’s Nandre Burger triggered a collapse, dismissing Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan inside the opening five overs.
- Zaman was caught behind without scoring on the third ball of the first over.
- Babar Azam fell soon after, scoring 11 from 13 balls.
- Rizwan was out for four on the fifth ball of the fifth over.
The Green Shirts found themselves struggling at 22 for 3 in 4.5 overs.
Recovery Effort
Salman Ali Agha and Saim Ayub formed a 92-run partnership off 119 deliveries, stabilizing the innings. Saim played aggressively while Salman supported steadily.
Bowling Highlight
Nandre Burger was the standout bowler for South Africa, taking four wickets in his 10 overs.
Pakistan Playing XI
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Salman Ali Agha
- Hussain Talat
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (c)
- Mohammad Wasim Jr.
- Naseem Shah
- Abrar Ahmed
"South Africa pacer Nandre Burger took a four-wicket haul to derail Pakistan batting lineup before a gutsy half-century from Mohammad Nawaz propelled the home side to a competitive total."
Author’s Summary: Nandre Burger's early strikes challenged Pakistan, but Nawaz's resilient half-century helped them post a respectable 269 for 9 in 50 overs.